When TaskRabbit first launched its online marketplace for odd jobs in 2008, it seemed like a brilliant idea. Hire anyone to do anything you want for an agreed upon price, and you’re set. Its ...
A rabbit revolution is brewing at TaskRabbit, the site for arranging odd jobs. The San Francisco company last week overhauled how it matches workers with assignments for housecleaning, home repairs, ...
In the past six months, as valuations for many of the biggest on-demand companies have stalled or backslid, it’s become painfully clear that there’s a world of difference between a service that’s ...
“Right after we launched the new TaskRabbit, not everyone was happy.” Sitting across the table, Jamie Viggiano, TaskRabbit’s vice president of marketing who has been in the business for nearly 15 ...
Kobe the dog is TaskRabbit's chief inspiration officer. It's a fancy position for a pet, but it's well-deserved, considering the dog actually inspired Leah Busque to start TaskRabbit. Click here to ...
TaskRabbit is an online service that matches freelance workers or people willing to take on side gigs with those needing services. Services often involve things around the home, from scheduling ...
I interviewed Stacy Brown-Philpot, the chief executive officer of TaskRabbit, the online and mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand to help consumers access immediate ...
TaskRabbit offers the chance to pick up moving jobs, cleaning jobs and all sorts of temporary piecework, with opportunities available in more than 70 major metro areas worldwide. The average pay for a ...
Ask me about the most binge-worthy show on Netflix or the best holiday shopping spots, and I’m all in. But when it comes to home repairs or turning a stack of Ikea parts into a fully functional desk, ...
Many people are turning to Taskrabbit — an online marketplace that matches freelance workers with clients who need help with everyday tasks — to make fast money, put their skills to use, and fund ...
Earlier this week, after drinks with co-workers near The Verge’s New York office, I headed down into the subway for my commute home. The M train, like most New York subways, is often delayed. When the ...
If there’s one thing that TaskRabbit understands, it’s that time is your most precious resource (and secondarily, that you’re probably not as handy as you think you are). Luckily, the on-demand help ...